The average train between UCSD Central Campus Station and Santa Monica takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from UCSD Central Campus Station to Santa Monica. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between UCSD Central Campus Station and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from UCSD Central Campus Station is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Town Station and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from UCSD Central Campus Station to Santa Monica? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from UCSD Central Campus Station to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from UCSD Central Campus Station station and arriving at Santa Monica station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
UCSD Central Campus Station to Santa Monica train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
UCSD Central Campus Station to Santa Monica train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between UCSD Central Campus Station and Santa Monica is 172.5 km. The road distance is 241 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m.